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Varied events & happenings at Fortress Hohensalzburg

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Welcome to events for guests, families, children & all Salzburgers!

Fortress Hohensalzburg is not only the centerpiece and landmark of the city of Salzburg - a wide variety of events also bring life to the historic walls throughout the year. From the popular fortress concerts to the romantic Advent market in the castle courtyard. The range of family-friendly events at Fortress Hohensalzburg is also impressive - from carnival and Halloween crafts to the fun medieval festival and atmospheric Advent tours. And as a Salzburg resident, you will also find a wide variety of offers that invite you to visit the fortress once again. Here you will find an overview of all current dates.

Our calendar of events

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  • School watches museum: Surprise tours

    04. March 2026
     | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • School watches museum: Surprise tours

    04. March 2026
     | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • School watches museum: Surprise tours

    04. March 2026
     | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • St. George's ride to the fortress

    26. April 2026
     | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Family tour: scales, beaks, claws

    17. May 2026
     | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Sword fighting workshop

    29. May 2026
     | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Highlight Tour in english

    16. July 2026
     | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Highlight Tour in english

    13. August 2026
     | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Medieval festival

    29. August 2026
     | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Medieval festival

    30. August 2026
     | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Highlight Tour in english

    10. September 2026
     | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin

    29. October 2026
     | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin

    29. October 2026
     | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin

    29. October 2026
     | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin

    29. October 2026
     | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Sword fighting workshop

    20. November 2026
     | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    27. November 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    28. November 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    28. November 2026
     | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    29. November 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    04. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    05. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    05. December 2026
     | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    06. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    07. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    08. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    11. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    12. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    12. December 2026
     | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    13. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    18. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    19. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    19. December 2026
     | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

    20. December 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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